"...Yes, of course." Xiao Changgong said, "This morning, Lord Sui even mentioned to me that Master Wu once said he wanted to leave the [Jade Tiger] to you, and I thought you also..."
He paused for a moment and gently patted the young man's still somewhat weak shoulders. "Life entails death, and to die a fitting death. For us Crane Inspectors, dying in a bizarre case is like a crane dying in Kunlun—Master Wu was the most outstanding predecessor in our ranks, and meeting his end in such a case... truly fits his stature."
Pei Ye uttered a low "Mhm," but Xiao Changgong then changed direction. "Hong Liang, you go on with your duties. I'll accompany Mr. Pei to take a look."
Leading the young man inside.
Wudong's body was laid alone in the deepest chamber of silence.
Outside three thresholds, Xiao Changgong began to present his own crane badge and official documents. The two were carefully verified for their identities.
